As Andy Farrell prepares to announce his British & Irish Lions squad for the tour to Australia, the selection process evokes memories of past tours, including the 2013 series win. A key decision for Farrell is whether to include his son, Owen, who has faced injury setbacks and hasn’t played Test rugby since the World Cup, amid strong competition from other fly-halves. The selection will also involve strategic considerations regarding player familiarity, particularly with the number of Irish players expected to tour, influencing decisions on back-row and fly-half positions.
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